{"title":"High School Back To School Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"advertising-classroom-jobs-through-want-ads-a1017","title":"Advertising Classroom Jobs Through Want Ads Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-204 \" title=\"Help Wanted Bulletin Board\" alt=\"Back to School Classroom Management Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Help-Wanted-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: forums.atozteacherstuff.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom jobs are a great way to get your students involved, instill a sense of pride in the classroom, and delegate some of the time-consuming tasks busy teachers can't fit into their schedule. Miss Amy, a fifth grade teacher from Arkansas and avid member of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/forums.atozteacherstuff.com\/showthread.php?t=65153\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff Forums\u003c\/a\u003e, decided to put a new spin on this classroom management, offering up want ads for open classroom positions providing students with a descriptive list of the jobs that needed to be taken care of and allowing them to volunteer for the ones that fit their skill sets and interests. The best part is, the board is simple to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHelp Wanted Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classified ad section of your local newspaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Help Wanted\" or \"Classroom Classifieds\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain black bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e On white card stock carefully script or use word processing software to print the job titles you wish to have filled (i.e. Substitute Liaison, Clutter Controller, Librarian, Lunch Box Carrier, etc.). Add a construction paper border to match. On a separate piece of card stock script or print how many positions are available, how long the position will be, and a short description of the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you still need to make certain that each student participates, provide them with \"application\" forms to turn in during the first week of school. Have each student list their top three job choices and explain why they feel most qualified for these positions. Carefully explain that you'll be assigning positions on a first-come first-served basis, but as you plan out the school year job chart, be sure each student gets to complete at least one job they requested. Not only will this give your students a look into the \"real world\", it will give them a sense of pride and responsibility in keeping the classroom running efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's \u003c\/em\u003eyour \u003cem\u003etake on classroom jobs? Should they be assigned or chosen by the student? Do you think they should be mandatory or voluntary? Leave us a comment with your thoughts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eShop for all of your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-34-teacher-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and classroom needs at our online store, MPM \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchool Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e. We have an incredible selection of products, great prices, and impeccable customer service!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086426649,"sku":"A1017","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Help-Wanted-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781587"},{"product_id":"shoot-for-the-moon-motivational-bulletin-board-a1039","title":"Shoot For the Moon Motivational Space Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-403 \" title=\"Space Inspirational Bulletin Board\" alt=\"Rocket Moon and Stars Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Inspirational-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Izzyshare.com | Krissy Venosdale\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrissy Venosdale, Missouri teacher and creator of this dynamic motivational bulletin board featured on Izzyshare, believes that, if they put their minds to it, any one of her students can accomplish great things. The awesome part - she reminds her students daily with this sensational classroom display. While this one might take you a bit of extra time to create, it'll set the tone for a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egreat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e year - you can count on it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShoot For the Moon Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black background paper or fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Shoot For The Moon - Even If You Miss, You'll Land Among Stars!\" \u0026gt;\u0026gt; Venosdale used word processing software, fanciful fonts, and brightly colored paper to achieve this look, but you could certainly use a traditional letter trace-and-cut method too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because there's so much going on with the board, the creator used a plain white scalloped trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Rocket. Create the rocket from a large piece of cardboard. Cover it with bright fabric scraps, pieces of crafting paper, or bulletin board paper. Be sure to add a viewing \"window\" as well as other fun embellishments! 2) The Stars. Create several sizes of star templates by hand, using these to trace and cut star shapes to decorate the board, find a black and white clip art print online or with word processing software printing various sizes onto white card stock and cut out, or (if you have one) use a die cut machine to create star cutouts. 3) Rope Lighting. This feature is obviously optional. You could find a thick piece of cording, paint it, and attach it to the board to add a bit of extra color or create a border for the message using star cutouts, etc., but if you happen to have rope light, this can be attached to the board using push pins (sandwich the cord between two of them - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003edon't puncture the light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e) and you'll have to use black fabric to cover the bulletin board in order hide the extension cord needed to make the lights fully functional, but it's certainly well worth the effort! [NOTE: We didn't realize this, but you can also get battery powered rope lights! That would certainly be more convenient!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Venosdale obviously put a great deal of thought into this one and it shows! The display turned out spectacular and provides a wonderfully positive message for her students all year long! Be sure to check out the other \"snapshots\" of her classroom at Izzyshare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e think, so leave a comment below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehome school supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or supplies for your classroom? Check out our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com where we offer everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool furniture\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-43-pocket-charts-cards.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epocket charts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091276313,"sku":"A1039","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Space-Inspirational-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781617"},{"product_id":"classroom-classifieds-back-to-school-bulletin-board-a1181","title":"Classroom Classifieds - Back To School Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2443 \" title=\"wanted-bbi\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/wanted-bbi1.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary, Middle School, and High School Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.read180.00freehost.com\/displays.htm\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut a positive spin on your classroom expectations bulletin board this school year by turning it into a classified ad, like this board from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.read180.00freehost.com\/displays.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDebra Henk\u003c\/a\u003e. Rather than just a list of \"Dos\" and \"Don'ts\", each ad calls for a specific trait, skill, or learning philosophy that you'd like to see your students cultivate while in the classroom learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eExample Classroom \"Want Ads\"...\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWANTED: Active participants who are interested in learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWANTED: Adventurous souls ready to exercise their minds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWANTED: Cooperative learners who work well with others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWANTED: Courageous individuals willing to learn from their mistakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWANTED: Flexible thinkers who consider alternative views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWANTED: Independent thinkers who justify their beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eClassroom Classifieds Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper the board with recycled newspaper pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Classifieds: Room 203\", \"Classroom Classifieds\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brainstorm a list of classroom expectations {Debra provides a list of the ads she included in her bulletin board at her website that provide fantastic inspiration for your own!} and use these to create \"Want Ads\" with word processing software. Since they're reminiscent of newspaper ads, they don't have to be colorful or fancy...\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2444 \" title=\"wanted-bbi-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/wanted-bbi-11.jpg\" alt=\"Back To School Elementary, Middle School, and High School Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.read180.00freehost.com\/displays.htm\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\nPrint the ads onto card stock, mount onto colored paper, and laminate, arranging these around the bulletin board to inspire your students throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-153-bulletin-board-letters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplimentary solid color \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-135-bulletin-board-borders.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board trimmer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-847-card-stock.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for visiting! We love hearing from you so be sure to leave us a comment below or find us on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734123651097,"sku":"A1181","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/wanted-bbi1.jpg?v=1522781809"},{"product_id":"ipad-back-to-school-bulletin-board-idea-a1218","title":"iPad Back To School Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2878\" title=\"iPad-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/iPad-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary, Middle School, and High School Technology Back to School Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Nancy Wasserman\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe received this \u003cem\u003efabulous\u003c\/em\u003e bulletin board idea from Nancy Wasserman, fourth grade teacher at Kadima elementary. We know this isn't technically \"back-to-school\" season, but we couldn't resist! In the era of social media, smart phones, and \"apps\", the iPad themed design is sure to be a hit in \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003eclassroom! Not just for back-to-school, but throughout the year too...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing student pictures for the apps, create job title labels and pin them to the proper student picture to assign classroom jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a subject-specific iPad {i.e. a 'sciPad' for Science, etc.}, post a new app icon containing a pertinent diagram, related picture, or scripted definition after each important concept has been covered as a review board of sorts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange the iPad display monthly, posting icons of important classroom due dates\/events, etc.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2877 \" title=\"October-Apps\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/October-Apps.jpg\" alt=\"Technology Classroom Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample apps for October...\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e{Optional} iPad Application Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo go with her back-to-school bulletin board, Ms. Wasserman had her students use their time in the computer lab to design their own application and icon, explaining what their invented application would be used for\/why they created it. This activity offers a great mix of technology, creativity, and writing practice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2879\" title=\"iPad-Bulletin-Board-1a\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/iPad-Bulletin-Board-1a.jpg\" alt=\"Technology and Writing Bulletin Board and Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Nancy Wasserman\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eiPad Back to School Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: Red bulletin board paper {or the paper color of your choice}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"_____________ [Fourth Grade, Mrs. Nelson's Class, Room 203, etc.]... This Is Going To Be An \"App\"ealing Year of Learning!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: Colorful pattern border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Cut a large rectangle with rounded corners from a piece of black bulletin board paper. Create a smaller rounded rectangle from gray or light blue background paper, mounting this in the center of the black rectangle cutout to look like an iPad.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2881 \" title=\"iPad-Shape\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/iPad-Shape.jpg\" alt=\"Technology Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample iPad cutout\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\nFrom card stock or construction paper in assorted colors, cut squares with rounded corners, mounting a student photo onto each, and adding a name label. These will be the colored \"app\" icons. Arrange the icons on the iPad \"screen\". Nancy added other detailing to her iPad cutout as well - the time, a battery level monitor, a power button, and the device title {'iKad' a play on the name of her school, Kadima!}. Add detailing as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7671-rainbow-kraft-roll-36-x-100-flame-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e {or a color of your choice}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3485-black-rainbow-kraft-roll-36-x-1000.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6352-art-kraft-roll-48-x-200-gray.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egray\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-14405-fadeless-art-roll-24-x-12-lite-blue-film-wrapped.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elight blue background paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-153-bulletin-board-letters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-12857-pizzazz-stripes-terrific-trimmers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColorful pattern border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-847-card-stock.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThanks so much for submitting this awesome bulletin board idea, Nancy!\n*          *          *\n\u003cem\u003eWe love seeing the creative ideas of our readers! If you have bulletin boards you'd like to submit, we'd love to see them and feature you! Send them to the following email address:\nbbideas {at} mpmwebworks {dot} com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734129025049,"sku":"A1218","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/iPad-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781839"},{"product_id":"keys-to-a-successful-new-year-a1257","title":"Keys To A Successful New Year","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3193 \" title=\"Keys-New-Year\" alt=\"Elementary Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Keys-New-Year.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.boardsgalore.com | Faith Watt\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaith Watt, featured designer at Boards Galore, designed this great bulletin board for the new year! We think it would be a great way to re-focus students returning from the Christmas break - and \u003cem\u003ekey\u003c\/em\u003e to helping them stay on track!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKeys To A Successful New Year\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulletin board paper in the color of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Keys To A Successful New Year!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or fun pattern trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind various key templates online, printing them directly onto yellow card stock or using them to trace and cut key shapes from paper. Use a permanent marker to script a personal tip or trick for finishing out the school year right on each cutout - come to class prepared, turn in your homework, participate, help others, etc. Arrange these around the bulletin board as reminders for your kiddos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134857753,"sku":"A1257","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Keys-New-Year.jpg?v=1522781874"},{"product_id":"sharpen-your-minds-bulletin-board-a1328","title":"\"Sharpen Your Minds!\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3806  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sharpen-Your-Mind.jpg\" alt=\"Middle School and High School Back to School Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ewehooo.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelanie Crownover, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ewehooo.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/school-bulletin-board-update-presidents.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eewe hooo!\u003c\/a\u003e and talented parent volunteer at Blankner K-8 in Orlando, created this brilliant bulletin board for the beginning of the school year. Isn't it fantastic?! We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e how she used school supplies to create the design - and think this could be a fun board for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e time during the school year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Sharpen Your Minds!\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with blank sheets of notebook paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Sharpen Your Minds!\" - How awesome are Melanie's pencil letters?!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to the motivational message with a wipe-off notebook paper poster. For the beginning of the year, Melanie added the message, \"School is in session!\", but you could tailor the sign to fit your theme\/needs. Perhaps you might write a different tip for scholastic success each week {rewarding students at the end of the month or grading period who copied all of the tips down?} or even use the space to keep students in the loop about ACT, SAT, and state testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734147538969,"sku":"A1328","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sharpen-Your-Mind.jpg?v=1522781952"},{"product_id":"were-all-a-twitter-about-books-reading-bulletin-board-a1364","title":"We're all a-'Twitter' about books! - Reading Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rshartley\/6831230482\/in\/photostream\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6831230482_52762da25d_b.jpg\" alt=\"Social Media and Technology Back To School Bulletin Board Idea for Middle and High School\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo © Kristi Hazelrigg, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis social media themed bulletin board created by library media specialist, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rshartley\/6831230482\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKristi Hazelrigg\u003c\/a\u003e, is super adorable and would make a fabulously fun addition to any upper level learning environment! Not only does it look amazing, we love that Kristi's design was interactive, featuring tweets\/clues about different children's books which students were invited to use to guess each book title. Featuring tweets that incorporate definitions, math problems, or even simple questions, the board doubles as a fun beginning of the year\/icebreaker activity that will help you assess how much your students remember\/know about the subject matter to be covered during the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe're all a-'Twitter' about books!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies depending upon your needs!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary colorful patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Birds. Find a simple bird pattern {we used the search term 'bird pattern' in Google and found several viable options}, using it to trace and cut bird bodies and wings from construction paper and\/or scrapbook paper in assorted colors and patterns. For visual interest, create several sizes and, when assembling the birds, use different color combinations to make each cutout pop. Arrange the cutouts around the bulletin board. We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e how Kristi created 'power lines' at the top of the board to set some of the birds on! We're not sure exactly how she created them, but we imagine you could draw them on with a black permanent marker or glue pieces of black ribbon to the paper as well. 2) The Tweets. Use word processing software to type each 'tweet' in a speech bubble. Again, for visual interest, create speech bubbles of various sizes and shapes. Print and cut the bubbles, attaching them to the board by each bird cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153732121,"sku":"A1364","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6831230482_52762da25d_b.jpg?v=1522781989"},{"product_id":"priceless-back-to-school-bulletin-board-a1371","title":"\"Priceless\" - Back-To-School Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4116\" alt=\"Priceless-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Priceless-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile this board was originally designed to go along with a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/instruction.aurorak12.org\/instructional-resources\/physical-education\/best-practices\/bulletin-boards\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAurora Public School's\u003c\/a\u003e school-wide fundraiser, we love the play on MasterCard's \"Priceless\" campaign and think it could make a great back-to-school bulletin board idea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew backpack                    ... $29.99\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e To Kill A Mockingbird         ... $7.99\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e TI 30XIIS                               ... $15.99\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConquering the 8th grade ... 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To spice up the design, you might consider adding other school themed clip art, cutouts that match the theme of your classroom, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734155010073,"sku":"A1371","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Priceless-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781997"},{"product_id":"ready-to-learn-we-have-an-app-for-that-technology-themed-back-to-school-board-a1468","title":"Ready To Learn? We Have An App For That! - Technology Themed Back-To-School Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4762    \" title=\"Ready-To-Learn?\" alt=\"Technology Themed Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ready-To-Learn.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Sue-Ellen Bruno\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fun is this iPhone\/iPod themed board created by Sue-Ellen Bruno?! Not only is this a fun and recognizable theme that your students will have a ball with, we \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e how everything came together - the attention to detail, the colors, and the overall precision that went into creating the board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReady to Learn? We Have an App for That!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Ready to Learn? We Have an App for That!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The iPhone. Draw a large rounded rectangle onto black bulletin board paper, cutting it out, and arranging it in the center of the bulletin board. Cut a smaller rounded rectangle from blue background paper, affixing this to the middle of the black rectangle to create the 'screen'. With the gradient properties that were used on the 'home button' and 'iLearn' label to mimic light reflecting off the glass surface of the phone, we imagine that these are computer generated elements. Use simple word processing software with one of Apple's favorite fonts, Myriad, along with simple shape\/gradient tools and you should be able to produce something similar! 2) The Apps. Again, the apps are computer generated. Start with a rounded black square shape, adding the desired text (again using Myriad), then layer with a second, smaller rounded white square shape and a corresponding clipart image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160908313,"sku":"A1468","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ready-To-Learn.jpg?v=1522782033"},{"product_id":"build-grow-in-kindergarten-tool-themed-back-to-school-display-a1711","title":"Build \u0026 Grow in Kindergarten! - Tool Themed Back-to-School Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7373\" alt=\"Construction Themed Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Build-Grow-Kindergarten1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nA tool themed welcome board, whether you're a DIY\/carpentry enthusiast or not, offers a great segue for talking to your newest learners about what to expect in the year ahead - i.e. it is your mission to partner with your students as they fill their 'toolboxes' with the right 'tools' to be successful learners, in your classroom and beyond! This mock-up pulls its color scheme and inspiration from the popular home improvement store, Lowe's, and can be tweaked to fit a multitude of objectives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere are a few ideas...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eFill the board with tool cutouts {as shown above}, using each shape to highlight a different skill your kiddos will build in the coming year, the qualities of great learners, the subjects\/specials your kiddos will encounter, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNix the tool idea and have a fun first day of school photo shoot! Provide students with a Lowe's vest or apron, some safety goggles, and a tape measure {or other prop!} and snap a picture of each new student. Arrange the photos on the board - perhaps adding fun borders to the photos {i.e. nuts and bolts, l-square rulers, levels, etc.} - and add a name plate underneath. Again, the name plates could be small tool box, apron, screwdriver, etc. cutouts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simpler route - create Lowe's vest cutouts, one for each student, and use a white paint pen to print their names on the cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Grow in Kindergarten!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e: White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"__________ [Teacher's last name]! Build \u0026amp; Grow in __________ [Kindergarten, Room 203, etc]!\" - The Lowe's logo and children's program slogan were the inspiration for the title. We suggest using maroon and dark blue bulletin board paper to create the traditional gable background of the logo. While the mock-up above shows a simple rectangle, the gable should be pretty simple to create as it consists mainly of simple shape and clean lines. The teacher's last name replaces \"Lowe's\" in the cutout and the rest of the title can be created using traditional bulletin board letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid maroon trimmer to mimic Lowe's colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find tool clip art to print, cut, laminate, and display. We found all of the images above at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/clker.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClker.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Of course, you could create the cutouts {tools, vests, etc.} using construction paper as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734186565657,"sku":"A1711","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Build-Grow-Kindergarten1.jpg?v=1522782187"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/wanted-bbi1.jpg?v=1530028022","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/high-school-back-to-school-bulletin-board-ideas\/grade-elementary.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}